Biographical summary
Dr. Ferdjallah is a Pediatric Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant physician with expertise in Sickle Cell Disease and Thalassemia. She envisions a clinical care model where all Hematology patients are cared for by a Hematologist with Bone Marrow Transplant training in order to expediate initiation of curative therapy. She is also interested in Global health both locally and internationally and passionate about optimizing care for patients with language or cultural barriers. She strives to set a great example for learners and is passionate about medical education.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Pediatric Hematology
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant
- Gene Therapy
- Public Policy
- Global Health
- Medical Education
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2021
Clinical Fellowship - Pediatric Bone Marrow TransplantUniversity of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital
- 2020
MPHUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health
- 2020
Clinical Fellowship - Pediatric Hematology & OncologyUniversity of Minnesota, Masonic Children’s Hospital
- 2016
Residency - PediatricsSchool of Medicine, Emory University
- 2013
Doctor of MedicineThe George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- 2009
BS - Chemistry, French, & Philosophy, Chancellor’s & Departmental Honors ProgramUniversity of Tennessee
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2017
PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2020
Fellow Research Day – 1st placeThe Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
- 2020
Department of Pediatrics Research Day – 3rd placeUniversity of Minnesota
- 2019
Biostatistics Program, James Craig ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota School of Public Health
- 2015
Resident Scholarship Program recipientThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- 2015
Department of Pediatrics Research Day – 2nd placeEmory University School of Medicine
- 2007
Dean of Students, Outstanding President; Muslim Students AssociationUniversity of Tennessee
- 2005
Award for exemplary college-level achievement on Advanced Placement Program ExaminationsAP Scholar with Distinction
- 2004
Attended the Tennessee Governor’s School for the HumanitiesSchool for the Humanities
Professional memberships
- 2018 - 2021
The University of Minnesota Lactation Advocacy Committee
- 2018 - 2021
The University of Minnesota Medical Reserve Corps
- 2017 - present
American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- 2017 - present
American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- 2017 - present
American Society of Hematology
- 2013 - present
American Academy of Pediatrics
- 2007 - 2008
Student Government Association
- 2006 - 2009
Honors Council Publications
- 2006 - 2009
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- 2005 - 2009
Muslim Student Assocation
Publications